What matters to people with chronic musculoskeletal pain consulting general practice? Comparing research priorities across different sectors
Author:
Andersen Liv Nyhave12, Kristensen Kristian Lyndrup1, Howell Clara Margrethe1, Rathleff Michael Skovdal12, Fonager Kirsten34, Lyng Kristian Damgaard12
Affiliation:
1. Department of Health Science and Technology, Faculty of Medicine , Aalborg University , Aalborg , Denmark 2. Department of Clinical Medicine , Center for General Practice at Aalborg University, Aalborg University , Aalborg , Denmark 3. Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine , Aalborg University , Aalborg , Denmark 4. Department of Social Medicine , Aalborg University Hospital , Aalborg , Denmark
Abstract
Abstract
Objectives
Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) is a common condition, often consulted in general practice. Our previous study identified research priorities among people with CMP using a broad recruitment strategy. It is unclear whether these research priorities reflect specific settings, including the population in general practice. Potential dissimilarities may have important implications for future research. Therefore, the study aims to explore potential differences between the previously established research priorities compared to priorities of people with CMP consulting general practice.
Methods
Eighty-eight people living with CMP (51 females/37 males) from four regions of Denmark were recruited when they consulted their general practitioner. Participants were presented to an online survey and asked to prioritise predefined research themes (n=14) and research questions (n=38). The prioritisations were summarised into a Top-10 research priorities and compared the Top-10 from our previous study.
Results
Treatment (n=57), diagnosis (n=46), cross-sectoral management (n=39) and influence on daily life (n=39) were the most selected research themes. The most prioritised research questions regarded the effectiveness of treatments and cross-sectoral management, improving diagnostic approaches and how pain affects the individuals’ mental state. Four out of ten research questions aligned with our previous Top-10.
Conclusions
Our study identified several differences in research priorities between people living with CMP from the general population and from general practice. These findings highlight the needs for investigating how different settings influence research prioritisation. This adds important knowledge for researchers and policymakers focusing on future research within the management of CMP.
Publisher
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Subject
Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine,Neurology (clinical)
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